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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: I know.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Deputy Cahill, from the Lower House, and Mr. Mattie Ryan. Mr. Ryan's grandson, Matthew, might be taking up the mantle in politics soon. Deputy Cahill never knows - Matthew might take his job one day. He had better watch out. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome to the Public Gallery Molly Walker and Jodie Stenson, along with Clodagh Rafter, the daughter of Peadar who works in the Dáil bar. I thank them for coming to Leinster House to see the Seanad in action.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Deputy Leader to respond on the Order of Business, it is a matter for the House to schedule its own business but I know, as do all Members, that there is a large amount of legislation coming before the House in the run-up to the summer recess. We had a similar situation last year. I am concerned about the pressure that is placing on the Houses of the Oireachtas Service....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: All Senators support the idea of a family-friendly Parliament.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: As I stated, it is a matter for the House how it schedules its business but we must be conscious of the people who have to work behind the scenes in order for legislation to be dealt with in a timely manner.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: The Deputy Leader without interruption.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Okay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator. I want to let the Deputy Leader respond on the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator Mullen has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That in respect of No. 2, all words after "12.45 p.m." be substituted by the following. "and the proceedings thereon shall if not previously concluded, adjourn after two hours"." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator McDowell has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the proposal re No. 3 be substituted by the following, "to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2 and that the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be adjourned after four hours"." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator Craughwell has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the proposal in respect of No. 4 be substituted by the following, "to be taken at the conclusion of No. 3 or at 7.15 p.m., whichever shall be the later, and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be adjourned at 8.45 p.m."." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Councillor Amanda Smith and Councillor Gráinne Maguire of the Clonalvy revival group in County Meath. I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 29 to 31, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 32 to 34, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: I would hope not. We have attorney-client confidentiality.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: As it is now 4.45 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with an Order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 32 is hereby negatived in Committee; the Government amendments not disposed of, other than amendments Nos. 123, 124 and 125, are hereby made to the Bill; in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, other than sections 155, 157 and 160 which are...

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.